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Oxford Diecast 76BED006

Bedford J1 Ambulance Army Medical Services - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

This Bedford J1 Ambulance was used by the Army Medical Services. Painted in pure white with the Red Cross on both sides between the blacked out windows, the lettering on the sides of the vehicle is printed in gold. 'Ambulance' is printed in red across the back doors and in black out of white above the windscreen. With a military registration plate 04 FK 45, the model also features a roof horn above the cab and a blue emergency beacon in the centre of the roof. In real life, the Bedford J1 was built in large numbers and saw service with many authorities from the early 1950s to well into the 1970s. The bodywork was named after its designer Herbert Lomas and the vehicles proved very efficient.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford J1 Ambulance (Army Medical Services) – 1:76 Scale

The model, part number 76BED006, represents a Bedford J1 ambulance in the British Rail Blue livery used by the Army Medical Services before the introduction of TOPS. It is finished in pure white with a red cross on both sides of the blacked‑out windows, gold‑printed lettering, the word “Ambulance” in red on the rear doors, and black‑on‑white marking above the windscreen. The vehicle bears the military registration 04 FK 45, a roof‑mounted horn, and a blue emergency beacon centred on the roof.

In reality the Bedford J1 was produced in large numbers and operated with numerous authorities from the early 1950s until the late 1970s. The bodywork, designed by Herbert Lomas, was known for its efficiency.